Washington County Landscape Program Assistant Malachi Tait checks the efficiency of the sprinkler system at Nick Lang's home Aug. 7 in Santa Clara.

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Aiming to improve water and energy efficiency, local conservation managers are urging residents to take a look at some of the rebate programs available for new appliances, fixtures and landscaping.

Backed by federal grant funding, most public utilities offer rebates to residents who improve water or energy efficiency at home or work. Often, there aren't enough people taking advantage of the programs, and the funding goes right back to the federal government, said Rene Fleming, conservation coordinator for the City of St. George.